AGENDA

Monday December 21, 2020

5:30 PM

In accordance of with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide order for all residents to shelter in place and the numerous local and State proclamations, orders and supplemental directions regarding the COVID-19 virus, Public Works hearings are held through videoconferencing and will provide for remote public comment.

As the COVID-19 virus situation evolves, please visit the Public Works website (sfpublicworks.org) regularly to be updated on the current situation as it affects public hearings and the department.

Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Urban Forestry at 49 South Van Ness Ave. Suite 1000 San Francisco CA 94103 or urbanforestry@sfdpw.org. Comments received before the hearing will be brought to the attention of the hearing officer and made a part of the official public record.

Individuals who wish to speak at the hearing and who want to use materials such as PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting the Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org

1. Call to Order REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE 

1. Order No. 203982              95 Ora Way              

To consider the following: removal of one (1) significant tree on private property with replacement.  (Staff denied the removal and the applicant has appealed)

2. Order No. 203983              16th Street Improvement Project Phase II

To consider the following;

Removal of eighteen (18) street trees.  All trees will be replaced unless specified below.  100 trees total will be planted between Church and Utah St.

(Staff approved the removals and the public has protested)

(5) trees at 2400-2440 16th St;

(1) at 2757 16th St;

(1) at 2765 16th St;(1) at 2800 16th St

(1) at 2940 16th St.(no replacement); (1) at 3020 16th St; (1) at 3027 16th St; (1) at 3120 16th St;

(1) at 3159 16th St;

(1) 3174 16th St;

(2) at 3214 16th St;

(1) at 3233 16th St;

(1) at 3245 16th St.

3. Order No. 203989              409 and 413 Vallejo St.        

To consider the removal of two (2) dead street trees without replacement

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

4. Order No. 203990              Dead tree removal- Supervisor District 5

To consider the removal of three (3) dead street trees with replacement at the following addresses: 

2445 Pine St. Tree #15

1902 Bush St. Tree #2

1991 Bush St. Tree #1

(Staff approved the removal and the public has protested)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Urban Forestry, Bureau of Urban Forestry at 49 South Van Ness Ave. Suite 1000 94103 or urbanforestry@sfdpw.org.

Comments received before the hearing will be brought to the attention of the hearing officer and made a part of the official public record. Individuals who wish to speak at the hearing and who want to use materials such as PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing. To participate in the hearing using the public comment call-in line, US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799

Webinar ID: 998 10000 7404

Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting at Bureau of Urban Forestry or email urbanforestry@sfdpw.org

Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance

Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, Boards, Councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the peoples review.

For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force: City Hall Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone (415) 554-7724, fax (415) 554-7854 or E-mail sotf@sfgov.org

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements

Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code 2.100, et. seq.] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission: 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone (415) 252-3100; fax (415) 252- 3112; or web site: www.sfethics.org.

Language Interpreters

Request must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing to ensure availability. ESPAÑOL:            La solicitud de un intérprete debe recibirse 48 horas antes de la reunión. 中文:                                如需即時傳譯，請於會議前最少四十八小時通知

AGENDA

Wednesday December 16, 2020

10:00 AM

In accordance of with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide order for all residents to shelter in place and the numerous local and State proclamations, orders and supplemental directions regarding the COVID-19 virus, Public Works hearings are held through videoconferencing and will provide for remote public comment.

As the COVID-19 virus situation evolves, please visit the Public Works website (sfpublicworks.org) regularly to be updated on the current situation as it affects public hearings and the department.

Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Urban Forestry at 49 South Van Ness Ave. Suite 1000 94103 or urbanforestry@sfdpw.org. Comments received before the hearing will be brought to the attention of the hearing officer and made a part of the official public record.

Individuals who wish to speak at the hearing and who want to use materials such as PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting the Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org

1. Call to Order REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE 

2. Order No. 203963              215 Cherry Street.    

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal removal of (2) street trees adjacent to 215 Cherry Street.  The fine levied for the illegal removal is $4,244.00

3. Order No. 203964              333 12^th Street.          

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for failure to protect (1) street tree adjacent to 333 12th Street The fine levied for the failure to protect is $2,193.00

4. Order No. 203965              436 Holloway Ave.

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of (1) street tree adjacent to 436 Holloway Avenue The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,193.00

5. Order No. 203966              522 Bowdoin Street

To consider the item(s) listed below and that said public hearing will be held as follows an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal removal of (1) street tree adjacent to 522 Bowdoin Street.  The fine levied for the illegal removal is $2,193.00

6. Order No. 203967              921 Fulton Street.     

To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of (1) street tree adjacent to 921 Fulton Street The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,193.00

7. Order No. 203968              2323 35^th Ave.           
   To consider an appeal from the property owner for the fine issued for illegal pruning of (1) street tree adjacent to 2323 35th Avenue The fine levied for the illegal pruning is $2,193.00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Urban Forestry, Bureau of Urban Forestry at 49 South Van Ness Ave. Suite 1000 94103 or urbanforestry@sfdpw.org.

Comments received before the hearing will be brought to the attention of the hearing officer and made a part of the official public record. Individuals who wish to speak at the hearing and who want to use materials such as PowerPoint files, documents and photo images in their presentations must send the materials to Bureau of Urban Forestry via email at urbanforestry@sfdpw.org by 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing. To participate in the hearing using the public comment call-in line, US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799

Webinar ID: 998 10000 7404

Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting at Bureau of Urban Forestry or email urbanforestry@sfdpw.org

Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance

Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, Boards, Councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the peoples review.

For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force: City Hall Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone (415) 554-7724, fax (415) 554-7854 or E-mail sotf@sfgov.org

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements

Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code 2.100, et. seq.] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission: 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone (415) 252-3100; fax (415) 252- 3112; or web site: www.sfethics.org.

Language Interpreters

Request must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing to ensure availability. ESPAÑOL:            La solicitud de un intérprete debe recibirse 48 horas antes de la reunión. 中文:                                如需即時傳譯，請於會議前最少四十八小時通知

Early Thursday morning, when the tides are just right, the entire structure is scheduled to be floated across the Bay and arrive at its permanent home at Pier 22½ around 2 a.m.

“This is a major milestone and exemplifies San Francisco’s commitment to creating a more resilient city,” said Mayor London N. Breed. “The new Fireboat Station 35 will improve the Fire Department's ability to meet our emergency response needs today and into the future.”

The new floating structure will rise and fall with the natural tide of the Bay, king tides and future sea level rise that is projected due to global warming. The San Francisco Fire Department's three fireboats and rescue watercraft will be moored at the new floating facility. San Francisco’s new floating fire station is thought to be the only such design in the world.

The existing firehouse is vastly undersized to meet the Fire Department’s operational needs and does not meet today’s seismic-safety standards.

The $39.9 million project is funded by the second phase of the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) bond, which passed with 79 percent approval of San Francisco voters in June 2014. The first phase of the bond program passed in 2010 and a third phase in 2020, both with overwhelming support.

“The Loma Prieta Earthquake, the shed fire at Pier 45 and the water rescues performed with more frequency are just a handful of examples that demonstrate the importance of Fireboat Station 35,” said San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson. “The project will provide new and upgraded infrastructure and facilities for emergency equipment and personnel that’s needed to optimize the critical work they perform as first responders.”

The new 14,900-square-foot fireboat station will be secured by four 60-inch-diameter vertical steel pipe guide piles 150 feet long. Fire Department crews are scheduled to move in next spring after work to connect utilities, construction of a publicly accessible waterfront observation deck, installation of public art and fire station commissioning procedures are completed.

Swinerton-Power (the joint venture of Swinerton and Power Engineering Construction Co.), constructed the design-build project. Shah Kawasaki Architects provided the building design, while Liftech Consultants Inc. provided the marine design/barge. San Francisco Public Works managed the project on behalf of the San Francisco Fire Department.

“This is a project that all San Franciscans certainly can take pride in,” said Acting Public Works Director Alaric Degrafinried. “The ingenuity of the design takes into account the needs of the Fire Department and the realities of the changing climate to better serve a 21st-century urban environment and sea level rise.”

The project does not involve any alterations to the existing Fire Station 35 building, which is designated as San Francisco Landmark No. 225. The building, constructed in 1915, will be used to store equipment and from which a fire engine will be housed and deployed.

Public access to the waterfront also will be improved with the construction of an observation deck south of the historic structure and will include public art and interpretive panels related to the fireboats fire stations.

“The floating fire station is a welcome addition to the waterfront,” said Elaine Forbes, executive director of the Port of San Francisco. “Our firefighters will have a modern facility critical to emergency response and the unique design advances major efforts to make the waterfront resilient to both sea level rise and seismic risks.”

For Immediate Release: Nov. 12, 2020

Contact: Rachel Gordon, (628) 271-3077                                  

Rain in the Forecast Sparks a Reminder to Sweep Up Leaves and Litter

City crews clearing catch basins, offering free sandbags

San Francisco, CA – With wet weather expected to move into the City on Friday to kick off the rainy season, San Francisco Public Works is urging residents and business owners to sweep up leaves and litter from the sidewalk to keep them from clogging catch basins. 

“That simple act can help protect homes and businesses from localized flooding,” said Acting Public Works Director Alaric Degrafinried.

The City maintains 25,000 catch basins, also known as storm drains. When they get blocked by leaves and debris, rainwater runoff can build up and flood nearby streets and properties in low-lying areas. As a reminder, leaves should be placed in the green compost bins, and litter placed in the appropriate blue or black bins – not swept into the street.

Crews from Public Works and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission are on the street to clear drains ahead of the rains; there also are two volunteer opportunities for residents who want to be more actively engaged in keeping the City rain ready:

The Public Works’ Adopt a Street program provides volunteers with tools and supplies to keep their adopted block free of litter and leaves year-round. This not only helps keep neighborhoods looking good but also keeps debris from reaching the storm drains in the first place. For more information, visit sfpublicworks.org/get_involved/adopt-street-program

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Adopt a Drain program provides participants tools and supplies to keep storm drains free of leaves and debris. They also can name their adopted drain. For more information, visit adoptadrain.sfwater.org. 

In addition, Public Works is again this year providing San Franciscans with up to 10 free sandbags to help residents prepare for storms. The giveaway is intended for people whose properties are prone to flooding. 

Sandbags can be retrieved Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Public Works’ Operations Yard, Marin Street/Kansas Street gate. Bring proof of San Francisco address. Face coverings must be worn at all times at the Operations Yard to help protect against the spread of COVID-19. For more information, visit sfpublicworks.org/sandbags

As a reminder, the public should call the City’s 3-1-1 customer service center to report clogged storm drains, flooding, downed trees and hanging tree limbs.

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• 2700 Pierce Removal of (1) with replacement 
• 2536 Greenwich Removal of (1) with replacement 
• 2450 Francisco Removal of (1) with replacement
• 2445 Pine Street Removal of (1) with replacement 
• 2362 Vallejo Removal of (1) with replacement 
• 23 Orben Place Removal of (1) without replacement 
• 1991 Bush Street Removal of (1) with replacement
• 1932 Pierce Removal of (1) with optional replacement 
• 1902 Bush Street removal of (1) with replacement  
• 1885 Vallejo removal of (1) with replacement 
• 2165 Jackson Street removal of (1) with replacement 
• 1122 Broderick St removal of (1) with replacement